Twenty-One

Ceramic Installation

42 x 84 x 7"

2014

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Twenty-One, (Detail)

Ceramic Installation

2014

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“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Crimes Against Nature Installation Shot

Foreground Lost Lovers

Background Twenty-One

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Lost Lovers

Ceramic

20 x 7 x 58"

2014

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Crimes Against Nature Installation Shot

Left: Lost Lovers

Right: Lover's Knot

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Crimes Against Nature Installation Shot

From left to right: Lover's Knot, 1 7/8, Stoned and Fold

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Lover's Knot

Ceramic

8 x 10 x 10"

2014

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

1 7/8

Ceramic

9 x 7 x 3"

2014

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Stoned

Ceramic

Dimensions Variable

2014

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Fold

Ceramic

3 x 5 x 14"

2013

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Flame Tempered

Ceramic Installation

Dimensions Variable

2013

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Crush

Ceramic Installation

4 x 6 x 36”

2014

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Double Headed

Ceramic

Dimensions Variable

2014

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Plunge

20 x 5 x 5"

2012

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

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Twenty-One

Ceramic Installation

42 x 84 x 7"

2014

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Twenty-One, (Detail)

Ceramic Installation

2014

“

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Crimes Against Nature Installation Shot

Foreground Lost Lovers

Background Twenty-One

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Lost Lovers

Ceramic

20 x 7 x 58"

2014

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Crimes Against Nature Installation Shot

Left: Lost Lovers

Right: Lover's Knot

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Crimes Against Nature Installation Shot

From left to right: Lover's Knot, 1 7/8, Stoned and Fold

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Lover's Knot

Ceramic

8 x 10 x 10"

2014

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

1 7/8

Ceramic

9 x 7 x 3"

2014

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Stoned

Ceramic

Dimensions Variable

2014

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Fold

Ceramic

3 x 5 x 14"

2013

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Flame Tempered

Ceramic Installation

Dimensions Variable

2013

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Crush

Ceramic Installation

4 x 6 x 36”

2014

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Double Headed

Ceramic

Dimensions Variable

2014

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Plunge

20 x 5 x 5"

2012

“Crimes Against Nature” was on view at The Brown Gallery of Duke University from October 22 - December 1, 2014. In this solo show, I use ceramic to transform everyday objects that were used as weapons in specific gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) hate crimes. Working primarily in bisque white clay, I twist and contort these known forms, such as wrenches, cans and rocks. As these objects are transformed, they become a stand in for the body during such violent acts. Hammers become limbs; Bats become bodies. The disturbance of everyday objects calls into question the culture in which they exist.

This exhibition was a part of Queering Duke History, a month-long commemoration of LGBT history at Duke and the larger community. This event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Commemorative Committee, the DUU Visual Arts Committee, and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.